|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Do you find it difficult to spend time together as a family?
There are so many pressures and activities that can take away from the sense of family which was more commonly experienced 50 years ago. Parents often both work, and their commute can be tiring and long. For children there is school and homework, TV, video games, and the computer to juggle with. This does not include outside the home activities such as belonging to sports teams and organizations. All of these factors mean that the family is not together so often. Many activities that occupy children nowadays are individualistic or non-social. Electronic forms of entertainment are now normal, but the disadvantage is that they are not conducive to social interaction and relationship building.
Parents increasingly have to plan to set aside time to spend as a family. During these times it is a good idea to plan activities that involve everyone. A great way of bonding is to do an activity where everyone works together to accomplish a project.
Doing a jigsaw puzzle together is a good example of this and has many benefits. Working on a jigsaw puzzle is a practical activity that all ages can participate in some way. Even younger children can be encouraged to help. They can sort the pieces into like colors, or look for particular pieces. They feel such a sense of accomplishment when they find the piece and help complete the section.
For children, a jigsaw puzzle has several learning applications. It develops spatial awareness and hand eye coordination. There are analytical, abstract, and concrete thinking skills that are needed to become adept at doing a jigsaw puzzle.
While the family is together around the puzzle, a relaxed natural environment is created for conversation and relationship building. It develops a sense of team as all participate.
Doing a jigsaw puzzle is also a great introduction to other types of hobbies and crafts that involve using hands and creating something. For the upcoming generation these types of crafts and hobbies are in danger of dying out as electronic entertainment increases in popularity and use.
I have fond memories of doing jigsaw puzzles with my family as a child. It became a family tradition especially during the winter months. Today, however, this can still be done but without the inconvenience of losing the use of the dining room table until the puzzle is completed. There are now puzzle mats and other new storage possibilities now available.
In comparison to the jigsaw puzzles that were around when I was a child, the jigsaw puzzles today are far more interesting and appealing. There are shaped puzzles, glowing, educational puzzles, and more complex puzzles for the experienced puzzler such as 3D and two sided puzzles.
Create a tradition for your family. Plan now and buy some jigsaw puzzles to bring out on a rainy or cold weekend and have a refreshing family bonding time .
I would recommend http://www.thepuzzlemania.com as a good place to order puzzles online and get prepared for family fun.
Barbara White, a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, has a passion to revive family traditions. For more facts and trivia about jigsaw puzzles visit her blog and forum at http://www.thepuzzlemania.com , an online jigsaw puzzle store for all the families interests.
Wind Chimes and more... Here's a great idea for making a special 'first haircut'... Read More Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of... Read More I wish that I had a nickel for each time... Read More My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to spend... Read More Introduction:Glass is a non-absorbant painting support which does not allow... Read More Ever given your family or friends a beautiful gift basket?... Read More According to the dictionary, collage art is an artistic composition... Read More So you fancy starting a collection but you're not sure... Read More Woodworking: Basic Safety TipsWoodworking can be a dangerous undertaking if... Read More Collectors of Depression Glass find not only its beautiful colors... Read More Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 3 - Tools For... Read More Gourds played an essential role in the daily life of... Read More Here is some information about how to collect and use... Read More From age 25 onwards, our grand adventure has just unfolded... Read More Even most non-cigar smokers have heard some of the lore... Read More Another important writing implement for scrapbooking is a wax pencil.... Read More Maybe you have a bunch of collectibles sitting in your... Read More By the time your teen is in high school, you... Read More Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great... Read More Reverse painting on glass has been a form of art... Read More When you have selected the photos for your scrapbook, you'll... Read More There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can... Read More I have been involved with stamps nearly my entire life.... Read More Are you tired of driving your cars only on the... Read More Once you've decided on your leather craft project, you'll need... Read More
Windchimes
for great gifts!
A Scrapbook Page To Celebrate Your Childs First Haircut
Antiques From Europe...Is It Really The Goose That Layed the Golden Egg?
Embroidery Designs and Thread Colors for Machine Embroidery Sewing
Creating Vacation Memories
How to Create a Reverse Painting on Glass
Make Your Own Professional Gift Baskets
Mixed Media Collage - Make The Pieces of Your Life Sing!
Antique Delft and Very Collectible Tiles and Ceramics: Beginners Start Here
Woodworking: Protection When Working With Wood - Ignoring Could Potentially Harm Your Health Or Kill
Depression Glass Patterns
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 3
Gourd Enthusiasm Growing Around the World
Save on Kids Craft Supplies - Recycle!
Scrapbooking Yourself as an Individual, Homemaker, Worker, and More
An Interesting Look at the Cuban Cigar
Wax Pencils, Stickers, and Rubber Stamping in Your Scrapbooks
Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures
Scrapbooking Teen Memories
Butterfly Candle Holders
A Brief History Of Reverse Painting On Glass
Scrapbook Photos -- Getting Adventurous With Your Layouts
How to Make Your Own Refrigerator Magnets
My Greatest Stamp Find
Choose From A Wide Variety Of Off Road RC Trucks To Play In The Dirt
Preparing For a Leather Craft Project
Soaring through the air, watching the clouds and the birds... Read More
Marking StencilsStencil is a cut-out form for an alphabets, numbers,... Read More
Virtually everyone has the knowledge they need to make a... Read More
As you will learn, soap making can be simple or... Read More
Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal... Read More
Floral design is an art and for some it comes... Read More
The practice of cigar smoking has been on the rise... Read More
If you've always wanted to know how to make your... Read More
There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can... Read More
In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water... Read More
For those of you who have been racing your RC... Read More
You can, if you are ambitious, start a Mail Order... Read More
You put a great deal of time, thought, and effort... Read More
Creating a journal or diary that combines scrapbooking and journaling,... Read More
Reverse painting on glass has been a form of art... Read More
For more dramatic results from your photographs, trying weaving two... Read More
Do you find it difficult to spend time together as... Read More
I have been involved with stamps nearly my entire life.... Read More
The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene,... Read More
Millions of people have made a hobby of collecting items... Read More
One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and... Read More
There was once a time when almost everyone acquired, or... Read More
Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 3 - Tools For... Read More
The theme of your scrapbook can be simple or complex.... Read More
Comic Book Backing Boards come in different thicknesses and acid-free... Read More
Crafts & Hobbies |